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    A Life Unfolds: Kathryn Grody’s The Unexpected 3rd

    Acclaimed actor and writer Kathryn Grody brings her wit, warmth, and sharp perspective to People’s Light in The Unexpected 3rd. Known for her distinctive voice…

    Debra Danese September 19, 2025 No Comments
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  • Reviews Theater

    A Summer Day (Wilma): Existential and eccentric

    An existential and eccentric play , it’s not light-hearted theater.

    Kathryn Osenlund June 24, 2025 No Comments
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  • Theater

    Mushnik Reimagined: May Elizabeth Scallen in Little Shop of Horrors

    In Little Shop of Horrors, Mary Elizabeth Scanlon takes on the role of Mushnik, the flower shop owner with a front-row seat to the madness.

    Debra Danese June 24, 2025 No Comments
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  • Reviews Theater

    GIOVANNI’S ROOM (Quintessence): Bringing Baldwin to the stage

    Giovanni’s Room, is currently on stage in Philadelphia in world premiere. The James Baldwin Estate granted Quintessence Theatre permission to produce this theatrical adaptation, the…

    Kathryn Osenlund June 9, 2025 No Comments
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  • Reviews Theater

    RENT (Arden): Revisiting a 90s La boheme

    Jonathan Larson,  who wrote the book, lyrics, and music in 1994, described Rent as a Rock Opera

    Kathryn Osenlund June 2, 2025 No Comments
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Music Reviews

A dilettante at large: A QUIET PLACE (Curtis Institute of Music)

Toby Zinman March 13, 2018 No Comments

The Curtis Institute of Music and Opera Philadelphia’s stunning production Leonard Bernstein’s opera, A Quiet Place, is one of many worldwide celebrations of his centennial;

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Skyler Lubin and Zachary Kapeluck in "Vivir" by Darrell Grand Moultrie. Photo by Bill Hebert.
Dance Reviews

SPRING SERIES 2018 (BalletX): Ballet, according to BalletX

Eri Yoneda March 13, 2018 No Comments

The program showcases the company’s unique character and the strength.

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Previews Theater

A Three-Man Show About Two One-Man Shows: CSz Philadelphia’s TWO-MAN ONE-MAN

Smalley Bogg March 12, 2018 No Comments

TWO-MAN, ONE-MAN is a three-man show—about two one-man shows—being performed as a two-man show.

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Reviews Theater

LYDIE BREEZE PART 2: AIPOTU (EgoPo): Seeking utopia

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper March 11, 2018 No Comments

EgoPo’s presentation of John Guare’s Lydie Breeze continues with a look at a New England utopia.

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Reviews Theater

THE DIARY OF ANNE FRANK (People’s Light): An intense retelling of a familiar story

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper March 9, 2018 No Comments

David Bradley’s production of this classic is a sterling example of a strong scripts coupled with a great ensemble.

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Reviews Theater

THE MOST DESERVING (Allens Lane): Art-iface at it’s funniest!

Lisa Panzer March 9, 2018 1 Comment

Catherine Trieschmann’s THE MOST DESERVING is an all out cuckoo cultural clash, insanely hilarious as performed at Allens Lane

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Reviews Theater

MARIE ANTOINETTE (Curio): You say you want a revolution?

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper March 3, 2018 No Comments

Danton, Marat, Robespierre, and their ilk have mostly been forgotten, while the guillotined Marie retains fame.

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Dance Previews

Dance in Sketch: Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers open studio

Chuck Schultz March 2, 2018 No Comments

Kun-Yang Lin/Dancers Open Rehearsals series is taking place now as they prepare for Faith Project at the Prince Theater March 22-24

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Reviews Theater

PASSING STRANGE (Wilma): Youth and rebellion

Thom Nickels March 2, 2018 No Comments

Youth is the time of our lives when the more adventurous among us follow French poet Arthur Rimbaud’s dictum that “everything we are taught is false.”

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Features Film Theater

Oscar-Winning Movies Don’t Come From Plays Anymore

Christopher Munden March 1, 2018 No Comments

No published or produced play has been the source for a Best Adapted Screenplay award since 1989.

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Dance Features

Dance Rehearsal in Sketch: BARRY: MAMALOSHEN (Asya Zlatina)

Chuck Schultz March 1, 2018 No Comments

Asya Zlatina and Dancers is a constant reminder for myself that Philadelphia dancers are connected and collaborating with each other.

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Philadelphia Theater Calendar March 2018

Calendar March 1, 2018 No Comments

This is what you can see in Philly theaters in March 2018.

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Features Interviews Theater

Remembering TIME REMEMBERED: Interviews with the IRC cast

Henrik Eger February 24, 2018 No Comments

Henrik Eger talked to the IRC cast about their production of Jean Anouith’s play.

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Marc D. Donovan and Keith J. Conallen in A STEADY RAIN in Walnut Street Theatre's Independence Studio on 3. Photo by Mark Garvin
Reviews Theater

A STEADY RAIN (Walnut St): An intense and engrossing cop show

Toby Zinman February 24, 2018 No Comments

If you’re a fan of TV police procedurals this is the play for you.

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Features Interviews Theater

Why Wait? Director Ken Marini talks about Quintessence Theatre’s brilliant WAITING FOR GODOT

Henrik Eger February 22, 2018 4 Comments

Quintessence Theatre’s production of WAITING FOR GODOT just closed. Henrik Eger spoke to the director about his background and his experiences directing Samuel Beckett’s classic.

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60-Second Review Reviews Theater

AN EVENING WITH GROUCHO (Bucks County Playhouse): 60-second review

Neal Zoren for NealsPaper February 21, 2018 No Comments

Frank Ferrante can turn into his boyhood and current idol, Groucho Marx, on a dime.

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Reviews Theater

LOVE, LIES AND TAXIDERMY (Inis Nua): To Wales with love

Christopher Munden February 21, 2018 No Comments

Perhaps it is Harris’s adept characterization of economic pains and societal pressures which sets light romantic comedy in pleasant relief.

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Features Interviews Theater

SOMETHING ROTTEN in Philadelphia: Philly natives return with the touring production

Debra Danese February 20, 2018 No Comments

Philadelphia natives Rob McClure and Maggie Lakis are returning home for SOMETHING ROTTEN.

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Reviews Theater

WAIT UNTIL DARK (Hedgerow Theatre): For brilliant suspense…

Lisa Panzer February 20, 2018 No Comments

Light, shadows, sound and silences coalesce with acting artistry to create a stirring, sensational air of suspense

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Dance Reviews

BALLETS JAZZ DE MONTREAL (NextMove Dance): An intriguing program of natural technique

Meredith Pellon February 20, 2018 No Comments

Ballets Jazz de Montréal returned to the Prince Theater this weekend to perform three Philadelphia premieres.

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